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Shepherdstown · WV · Campus police

Shepherd University Police Department

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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

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Original university police employer and office ↗Original university police staffing and functions ↗

Shepherdsville, Kentucky · KY · City / town police

Shepherdsville Police Department

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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

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Original city police department and general contact ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-23

Shepherdsville's original city police page identifies its own department at 634 Conestoga Parkway and lists 502-215-1588 for general information. It separates department divisions, resources and contact navigation. Ask the department or city employment office about the next sworn intake; general employee training statements do not establish entry certification requirements or academy funding.

Elk River · MN · County sheriff

Sherburne County Sheriff's Office

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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

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County sheriff office and public contact ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-23

Sheriff office: 13880 Business Center Drive NW, Suite 100, Elk River; 763-765-3500 or sheriff@co.sherburne.mn.us. Original sheriff page separates jail visitation, permits, records requests and employment navigation. A generic hiring link is not a verified deputy opening. Confirm current sworn minimums/licensing, selection, fitness, pay and academy support directly; jail and civilian jobs differ from patrol deputy recruitment.

Sheridan; Sheridan County, Wyoming · WY · County sheriff

Sheridan County Sheriff's Office

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Undated no-experience patrol starting amount; confirm current rate
$54,184.46/year
Undated no-experience detention starting amount; confirm current rate
$51,573.54/year

See official pay source for effective dates · Reviewed 2026-10-23. Base pay is not total compensation.

Official pay research source ↗
Researched hiring process & preparation

Partial profile reviewed 2026-10-23. Not proof of an opening.

Minimum requirements

  • All positions require a background investigation. Published no-experience starting pay does not establish complete age, education, license, certification or disqualifier criteria; those remain unverified.

Selected requirements, not a complete eligibility or disqualifier checklist.

Lateral entry

Pay for patrol and detention lateral applicants is considered depending on experience; no guaranteed credit formula, recognized credentials or placement established.

Recruiting contact

General sheriff office; confirm application routing

307-672-3455

Hiring outline

  1. The page welcomes applications and resumes by mail, email or hand delivery. Identify the desired role in a cover letter. Mail to sheriff, 54 West 13th Street, Sheridan, WY 82801; application file and email destination were not independently reviewed.
  2. Applications remain on file for one year and are reviewed as vacancies arise. Background investigation is required, but complete testing order, appointment conditions and scored selection standards were not established.

Physical testing

Physical selection events, cutoffs and medical requirements were not established by the reviewed employment overview.

Benefits

Undated overview advertises health/dental/vision insurance, vacation, sick leave and statewide law-enforcement retirement. Current contributions and eligibility need confirmation.

Hiring incentives

Availability and terms need confirmation.

Partial guide. The source also prints hourly equivalents, but no annual/hourly arithmetic reconciliation or verified-current comparison is inferred. Continual intake is not proof of a vacancy. Detention and dispatch contacts differ from administration, and application files were not read. No complete fitness standard, deadline or academy funding established.

Official research source ↗Sheriff office contacts ↗

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Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

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Official sheriff application and role-specific compensation overview ↗Official Wyoming sheriff office and separate detention/dispatch contacts ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-23

Sheriff office is 54 West 13th Street, 307-672-3455; detention 307-672-5623 and dispatch 307-672-2413 are separate. Applications/resumes retained for one year do not prove a current vacancy. Undated patrol and detention starting rates are distinct and need confirmation; lateral pay is experience-dependent, not guaranteed. County general 307-674-2900 is not the sheriff recruiting line; not Sheridan County in another state.

McClusky, North Dakota · ND · County sheriff

Sheridan County Sheriff's Office

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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Original county sheriff employer and contact ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-23

The county lists its sheriff at 215 Second Street East, P.O. Box 410, McClusky, 701-363-2200. The original page says the office provides law enforcement throughout the county and its cities do not have local police departments. Ask about current deputy applications, complete eligibility, certification route, selection and physical standards; county-wide coverage and serving personnel do not prove a vacancy.

Sheridan County, Montana · MT · County sheriff

Sheridan County Sheriff's Office

Salary research
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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Original Montana county sheriff destination ↗Original county job opportunities; dynamic details not readable ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-22

Original Sheridan County Montana government site provides a distinct sheriff department destination and separate county job-opportunities page. Retrieved pages expose dynamically loaded content without readable deputy recruitment details; an empty extraction is not proof there are no jobs. General county contact: 406-765-3400, 100 West Laurel Avenue, Plentywood; not verified as a dedicated sheriff recruiter. Confirm sheriff recruiting contact, current commissioned vacancies, full minimums, selection/fitness, certification and academy arrangements, and compensation. Do not confuse this employer with Sheridan County agencies in other states or with dispatch employment.

Sheridan · WY · City / town police

Sheridan Police Department

Salary research
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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Sheridan Police careers and employment ↗

Sheridan, Colorado · CO · City / town police

Sheridan Police Department

Salary research
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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. These links provide agency information but do not establish an application route or current vacancy. Confirm application steps and eligibility with the employer.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official city employment routing information ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-28

The city employment page expressly links City of Sheridan Police Careers. The reviewed page showed zero local police-category listings; use the endorsed careers route to confirm current vacancies and full entry-level or certified qualifications.

Moro · OR · County sheriff

Sherman County Sheriff's Office

Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official county jobs index and deputy listing ↗Official county department directory ↗

Sherman · TX · City / town police

Sherman Police Department

State hiring and academy guide →
Salary research
Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Original city sworn civil-service hiring ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-22

City appoints sworn peace officers through certified civil-service eligibility lists from competitive written examination; minimum 70/100. Further screening includes background, medical/drug tests, oral review, physical ability and psychological/polygraph examination. This generic police/fire civil-service overview does not verify current police vacancy, agency-specific minimum eligibility, academy sponsorship, pay, fitness threshold or exam date. Confirm current officer requirements directly with the city.

Sherwood · OR · City / town police

Sherwood Police Department

Salary research
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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Current official city HR application guidance and contacts ↗Current official municipal police and administrative contact ↗

Sherwood, Arkansas · AR · City / town police

Sherwood Police Department

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Needs confirmation
Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

Only details explicitly shown above have been researched. Current vacancies, deadlines and complete eligibility must be confirmed with the employer. Read the applicable current announcement before applying.

Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Original Arkansas city police department and recruiting navigation ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-22

City-operated department identifies patrol, investigations, professional standards, dispatch and support divisions, with a separate Police Recruitment route. General office: 501-835-1425, 2201 E. Kiehl Avenue. Confirm current sworn recruit/certified opportunities, full eligibility, testing, fitness, academy funding, salary and deadline; these were not verified. Youth/community programs and dispatcher positions are not sworn vacancies. Distinct from Sherwood, Oregon police.

Shiawassee, Michigan · MI · County sheriff

Shiawassee County Sheriff's Office

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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official employer applicant resource ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-28

The official sheriff jobs page lists road patrol, corrections, court security, dispatch, posse and animal-control routes with 2021-2022 posting dates and an Apply Now link. Confirm current availability; those dated posts do not establish new openings.

Shiloh, Illinois · IL · City / town police

Shiloh Police Department

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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official employer applicant resource ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-28

The official police careers page separates entry-level and lateral applicants and describes training and selection requirements. Contact the department to confirm the current application process and complete requirements; published compensation figures are dated.

Shinnston, West Virginia · WV · City / town police

Shinnston Police Department

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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Original city police employment-application gateway ↗Original municipal police business contact ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-23

The city's jobs page provides a dedicated police department employment application. Its contact page gives the chief's office and non-emergency business line as 304-592-2121; city offices are at 40 Main Street. Leaving a message is recommended when officers are unavailable. An application link is not confirmation of an opening. Current officer minimums, sworn versus other application route, selection, fitness, pay and any academy support need confirmation; the linked application was not reviewed.

Shiocton village, Wisconsin · WI · City / town police

Shiocton Police Department

State hiring and academy guide →
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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Village police department ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-23

The village describes its own police department with full-time and part-time officers, at N5605 State Road 76. Its department number is 920-986-3294 and the listed chief contact is sknapp@shiocton.us. After-hours calls go through the county sheriff; that routing does not mean the village lacks its own employer. Staffing descriptions are not vacancy announcements.

Ship Bottom · NJ · City / town police

Ship Bottom Police Department

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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official employer applicant gateway ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-29

The official police page provides a police employment application and in-person or mail submission instructions.

Shippensburg · PA · Campus police

Shippensburg University Police Department

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Official agency information · vacancy not verified

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Original university police personnel and administration ↗

Shoreline · WA · Contracted service

Shoreline Police Department

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Shorewood Hills · WI · City / town police

Shorewood Hills Police Department

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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Original employer police information ↗Original village police website endorsement ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-23

Village-linked police site lists 810 Shorewood Boulevard, office 608-267-1110 and police@shorewoodhillswi.gov. Non-emergency 608-255-2345 routes through Dane County communications. Separate from Shorewood village police. Current sworn vacancies, pay, eligibility, screening, physical standards and academy funding remain unverified.

Shorewood · WI · City / town police

Shorewood Police Department

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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Village job board listing lateral police recruitment ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-21

Wisconsin village employer, not Shorewood Illinois or Shorewood Hills Wisconsin. Village board displays a Police Officer - Lateral Transfer listing posted October 14, 2025, marked open until filled. Its linked detail URL returned a generic page without the announcement, so current vacancy, requirements, pay, selection sequence and academy sponsorship remain unverified. Older applications and third-party previews were not imported as current facts. Resource-only official job-board link; no standalone thin profile or JobPosting markup.

Shoshone County, Idaho · ID · County sheriff

Shoshone County Sheriff's Office

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Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official agency information · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official employer applicant gateway ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-28

The official sheriff page links county Employment. Use the endorsed route and confirm the intended role, current openings and application requirements directly.

Show Low · AZ · City / town police

Show Low Police Department

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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Original city police department and contact ↗
Applicant research note · checked 2026-10-22

City confirms its own police department at 411 East Deuce of Clubs; general office 928-537-5091. Ask for current recruit or certified-officer opportunities and requirements. The department links an external application portal, but no current sworn vacancy, salary, eligibility, selection, academy funding or deadline was independently verified. Cadet roles must not be treated as sworn-officer openings.

Shreveport · LA · City / town police

Shreveport Police Department

Salary research
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Hiring details · research incomplete

Recruiter contact, hiring stages, physical-test standards, benefits and incentives need confirmation. Use official sources; missing information does not mean unavailable.

Official recruiting resource · vacancy not verified

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Official source links reviewed: . This is not a vacancy verification date. Hiring information can change; use the employer's current announcement.

Official city police employment and selection guidance ↗

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